Habitat Restoration in Queen Anne, with Earthcorps

In honor of Tu B'Shevat (Judaism's birthday of the trees), Kavana will be doing an environmental restoration project in Queen Anne.

EarthCorps (a local non-profit) will be providing us with their guidance and expertise, and Kavana will provide the volunteer labor.  (Don't worry - this will be fun!)

Date:  Sun. Jan. 31
Time:  10am-2pm (if you can't stay the whole time, that's okay - come when you can and leave when you must)
Location:  The NE Queen Anne Greenbelt
Who:  All are welcome (kids, adults, everybody)
Bring:  A layer of older clothes that include long pants, long sleeve shirt and a jacket. Durable footwear such as work boots, hiking boots or running shoes.  Rain gear.  Lunch.  Water.
RSVP:  Please email Kavana to let us know that you'll be coming!
Jewish Learning:  During lunch, adults will talk about the meaning and history of Tu B'Shevat, and the Jewish connection to trees and evironmental protection.  Kids will play.
Thanks to:  Sharon London (a Kavana partner and the EarthCorps Science Director) and the entire EarthCorps staff.

What to Expect: Participants should expect to learn a brief history of the Northeast Queen Anne Greenbelt and an overview of Seattle’s urban forests. EarthCorps staff will discuss forest structure, native vs. non-native plant species, and environmental restoration. We will perform maintenance on existing restoration sites such as mulching/woodchip application. We will also be removing English ivy which is an invasive plant species that has invaded Seattle’s urban forests. Other tasks may include invasive tree removal, slope stabilization and future planting site preparation. 

More About the NE Queen Anne Greenbelt: The Northeast Queen Anne Greenbelt extends along the east facing slopes of Queen Anne just north of downtown Seattle. The Greenbelt is home to two new parks: Trolley Hill Park and MacLean Park. Trolley Hill Park’s name was chosen because 5th Avenue N was one of the main trolley lines leading up Queen Anne Hill from 1890 to 1940.  It is home to a P-Patch and picnic area while MacLean Park commands a terrific view of the Cascades and Mt. Rainer. These parks are home to beautiful and interesting native plants that are being threatened by non-native, invasive plants such as English ivy. EarthCorps, the City of Seattle Dept of Parks & Recreation, the Green Seattle Partnership, John Hay Elementary School and the local stewardship group the Friends of NE Queen Anne Parks have been working together for several years in an effort to restore this greenspace.

Driving Directions:  FROM I-5,take EXIT 167 toward AQUARIUM/SEATTLE CENTER. Turn RIGHT onto FAIRVIEW AVE N. From FAIRVIEW AVE, turn LEFT onto BROAD ST. Right before you reach the Experience Music Project, take a soft right onto HARRISON ST. Turn RIGHT onto 5th Ave N. Stay STRAIGHT on 5th AVE N. Take a RIGHT on VALLEY and then an IMMEDIATE LEFT on TAYLOR. CONTINUE on TAYLOR for several blocks. TROLLEY HILL PARK will be on your RIGHT. You will see a P-Patch and grassy lawn area. You may park anywhere along the street. Look for EARTHCORPS signs and volunteer table.

More About EarthCorps: EarthCorps' mission is to build global community through local environmental service. EarthCorps envisions a global community of environmental leaders and engaged citizens. They unite best practices in environmental restoration with a community-based approach to service, education and action. Together with a global network of partners and friends, EarthCorps restores key ecological sites around the Puget Sound and supports international partner organizations on projects around the world.